During the Ardennes Offensive heavy battles raged around La Gleize between German Waffen SS Kampfgruppe Peiper and US forces. After fierce battles, during which the German forces lost all of their equipment, their remnants retreated by night; leaving the battlefield littered with vehicles, tanks and equipment.

Near the Werbimont farm one of the inhabitants managed to keep hold of a Konigstiger – which is still on display today. A small but surprisingly complete and modern museum is besides it to remember the battles fought around here. Many battlefield relics are on display.

For the Kampfgruppe Peiper story check this page.